Introduction to Intruder Alarms

In just 3 days this course is designed to provide the essential knowledge and practical experience to safely install and commission intruder alarms systems to current working standards.

From an introduction and overview of intruder alarms to installing, programming, testing systems and fault finding, those attending will gain a comprehensive and practical introduction to intruder alarm security systems, allowing them to enter this potentially lucrative industry.

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Duration
3 days

Who should attend?
Those wanting to start a career in the security industry focussing on intruder alarm systems

Prerequisites
Basic dexterous skills are preferred

Course objectives
Delegates will have gained the knowledge and skills to plan, install and commission intruder alarm systems

Qualifications
BTEC applied for, CableNet certificate

Related Training
Security Systems Cabling

Course Content (60% Theory, 40% Practical)

Basic theory
• Ohms law

Test equipment
• Multi function meters
• Standards on specification & installations
• ACPO, NSI, & standards

Health and safety
• An overview of associated health & safety issues

Wall fixings

Planning & quoting
• Examine the techniques for successful planning & quoting

Installation & wiring
• Control units
• Detectors
• Bells
• Zones and zone types
• Speech Diallers

Testing & commissioning

Faulting finding

Maintenance contracts

Practical
• Practical exercises within each module